4/8/2009
Dear Readers;
Listen to Terania and I on BBS today…
Dr. Turi; Following your request to help you -
THIS IS THE PREDICTION YOU MADE ABOUT FRANCE OR ITALY (VOLCANO OR EARTHQUAKE} IN 2008. TAIL OF THE DRAGON IN LEO. YOU MAY NEED TO REFERENCE THIS IN YOUR NEXT NEWSLETTER. YOU WILL FIND IT IN THE LAST MINUTE OF THE 10 MIN INTERVIEW.
EFFIE
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REACHING FOR THE COSMIC CODE WITH DR. TURI
I received yet another email from someone worrying, telling me a grand tsunami will take place in Asia on July 22nd 2009. Remember my predictions (and windows) are available on the Internet for the entire world to see and I heard that some of my VIP subscribers are using those dates (or finish to them) to predict world events to attract attention and traffic to their websites. Find the source of the message and search for previous, well-documented predictions from that group or this person and if you do not find any I did make my point to you.
ALL my VIP’s from all over the planets have the 2009 Plutonic, Uranic and Moonic Dragon window dates with all information available to them pertaining to the use and the timing. Note also those newsletters (and dates) are spraying like a wild tornado and that is the purpose of my work but STAY with me because my dates are the original ones and should be taken in consideration before another envious souls makes up new ones. It is obvious by now, after 15 solid years blasting the Internet that my message *and methodology is finally being heard and that is the good part. The last Moonic window produced the Italian earthquake and many more are in store for 2009 so become a VIP and have these dates if you decide to recede and use your will to avoid the Cosmic Code jurisdictions. You may pass this heeding to the world and remind all police officers to go to www.drturi.com and click on the *Cosmic Hand to get ALL 2009 Deadly Plutonic Window dates.
HERE IS THE ORIGINAL DATE FOR JULY 2009
July 20 (*) Moonic window
Quatrain Sample for a (*) Moonic window
Nature To Strike Hard
New Horizons Following Tragedy
Much to Descend Nothing Made To Last
Tears Pain Death A new Life For Many
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Let go to England now and see how the nasty Dragon (children) plays havoc on their young psyche.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE DRAGON
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1167708/Torture-boys-grilled-polic…
While we are in the UK check my good friend DAVID ICKE
www.davidicke.com/content/view/21844
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Dr. Turi;
I will download the show and e-mail it to you. All the programs will soon be available by one click on our web site… THANK YOU!!! For an enlightening experience on the radio this morning. Your insight provided many listeners with a new feeling of strength and focus! I am grateful to you…and thank you so much for sharing your gift with all of us! I would like to invite you to visit the “Front Porch” on the 27th of April…the Monday after the Moon is plump! I will be listening to Coast to Fly….and again…thank you! In friendship and peace, Barbara.
Ask for the link at radio14@aol.com
WE ARE ALL ROBOTS OF THE STARS UNTIL WE ALL RISES TO COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS AND APPLY THE WILL!
Dr. Turi
Good news – Many of you either did not know or could not make it to my last workshop in Scottsdale so here is your chance to join us again and have a blast while learning the rest of the secret.
Let me Breathe New Life and Light Into Your Soul! 2012 – The New Birthing Of God’s Consciousness Will Liberate All His Children From Darkness, Fear And Ignorance…
By popular inquire on April 23rd and 25th
Vision Quest Metaphysical Bookstore Presents Dr. Turi
2225 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Event type Presentation ‘Beyond The Secret”
Ticket Phone Call Apryl at (480) 949-1888 or email her at vqbooks@aol.com
FREE Lecture – Thursday April 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM:
The Power Of Your Subconscious – Because the “Future is nothing else than the reincarnation of the thought” there is absolutely nothing you cannot manifest. Dr. Turi will give ample information on how the subconscious can be carved with distinct suggestions and reverse years of trauma, pain and suffering into healthy habits bringing back body mind and spirit health and harmony. There is so much more behind the movie “The Secret” and in his upcoming workshop “Beyond The Secret” Dr. Turi will recount you how to use the creative forces of the Superconscious in time and space so emotional, financial and spiritual stability will be yours. The method is simple, respectable and allows the power to flow freely through the body, mind and soul.
While a soft soothing melody glides over in the background of the room, using hypnotherapy procedures Dr. Turi will put the audience in a light trance to open the door to the subconscious’ creative forces. The dynamic suggestions used will work positive miracles and unquestionably bring about your most cherished wishes for wealth, love even health. This highly spiritual healing session while totally sound keeps the audience semi conscious and offers a fresh feeling of all-encompassing relaxation. There is no deep hypnotic trance induced thus no risks of insurance liability and the assembly is totally safe and sound. Dr. Turi’s hypnotherapy expertise enlightens, unify, comfort and purify the Astral body, mind and soul. An experience none of your patrons will ever forgets and enjoy to the fullest.
Workshop – Saturday April 25th from 1:00 To 5:00 PM: “Beyond The Secret”: This workshop will teach the attendance how to heal using hands and feet to activate pressure points to improve the immune system and bring relief to rigidity, chronic headaches, relieve problems, even vision can be altered and ultimately restored to health. Dr. Turi will also teach you how to use the subconscious for psychic purposes and read the future. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn all about omens, psychic work, natural food, dieting while enjoying deep spiritual and physical cleansing. Bring a large towel or a blanket at the event for the foot healing session.
Important: All attendees must go through a physical/spiritual cleansing before entering the lecture room. Two mammoth crystal balls (black and white) will be placed on a small table by the door between a huge crystal pyramid on a silver tray while incense and one white candle will be burning. You must touch the black ball first with both hands for about 10 seconds then repeat the process on the white crystal ball. The black crystal ball acts as a “black Hole” vacuum that store and sucks away negative thoughts. The white crystal ball spend days in the full hot sun of Arizona and act as a “super charger” and insert life force into your body mind and soul This simple technique will not only balance your chakras but will also cleanse your spirit before the session.
“Knowledge is power; there is no room for ignorance in your life. Power means your option to establish emotional, financial and spiritual stability!”
—Dr. Turi
To schedule seminars, chose lecture / workshop topics or book signings with Dr. Louis Turi, please go to: www.drturi.com/events.php
Be above the normal human being and become an Astropsychologist and one of the most advanced souls walking this earth. Join us www.drturi.com/astroclass.php
Dear VIP Readers:
Here is a section of my new book “Beyond The Secret” explaining more about the creative forces of your subconscious. Take the time to read this long section as to understand what the TRUE Secret is all about an d finally be able to use your own subconscious creative forces at your advantage.
Important Facts About “The Secret”
Back in 2006, a new sensational movie entitled “The Secret” came out and the production was quite phenomenal, but also significantly incomplete. The movie was also endorsed by Oprah Winfrey and broadcasted on her television program. In the overpowering optimistic script, nothing pertaining to the negative manifesto of this Universal Law was exposed or explained in the Oprah show. Realize also, that I do support, understand and even promote not only the “Secret”, but also all other Universal laws that make the human experience possible.
However, the question remains after watching this well-produced movie, what will you be able to do or accomplish with it? ‘The Secret” is an overwhelmingly inspired production, skillfully shaped by wise and talented souls. However, like anything left unfinished, it can cause more detriment than improvement in the long run. Another important law well demonstrated in the movie is that we tend to attract what we fear the most. I do acknowledge the true value and purpose of the show and all the well-spoken wise participants, but there is remarkable more about the Universal Laws and their interaction with a multitude of unforgiving celestial rules. This book is designed to point out the facts, entertain, and educate the reader at the same time. Many people are in total denial and expect riches and fast results with minimum efforts, but common sense dictates otherwise. I think it’s only fair to teach both sides of the law that draws miracles and to create people aware of the cosmic regulations that interact with the subconscious creative forces. It took me many years///////////////////////////////////////////////
SORRY THIS VERY LONG AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL IS FOR MY VIP’S ONLY…
Get the books ” Beyond The Secret” and 2009 Moon Power NOW
Be knowing, be advised be prepared!
“There are other universes of multiple dimensions unidentified to our earthly senses, but affluent with superior forces. Behind the cosmic curtain God hides all the answers of all pre-existing things.”
Dr. Turi
Sharing Emails:
Dear Dr. Turi;
Although I have never heard of you, my mom is an avid listener of George Noory. Tonight she told me about your show last night.06 APR 09. Being a sheriff’s deputy with the Cook County Sheriff’s dept (Chicago),Il I am very concerned about the universal windows, especially for myself personally. I was born on /////. Please inform me on my personal dragon windows dates. I work in the warrant unit for the dept., and our job is very critical at times, not to mention Chicago leads the planet in murders. Please advise, any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
S///
DT – Well S, Your Mother, like mine, is very concerned with all their children safety and welfare and I am jubilant you listened to her accurate intuition…While investigating your UCI *Unique Celestial Identity would require some time I will only point out the major aspects of your Divinity. Your Sun sign in Libra (Justice) becomes your soul’s purpose for you to enforce both the laws of men and those of God. Your perceptive, highly critical, perfectionist mental aptitude will always work for you, as any type of investigation becomes your spiritual regeneration principle. Your highly advanced UCI is set by birth to learn and teach all about the Cosmic Code too. You are indeed a very valuable element to further the Police Academy’s puny curriculum by thoughtfully investigating your own personal Plutonic window dates. FYI my top students were all born in September! Thank you for working hard bringing security to all of us.
Blessings
DT
Dr. Turi;
My husband is a police officer and I want to know how to obtain the free information you mentioned for police officers but I can\’t figure out how to do so. His name is R/// and his birth date is///.
Anne
DT – Dear Anne; Like any concerned wife advising your husband and reminding him, of those dangerous days is a MUST to make clear he returns home safely after his shift! Trust me my own police officers friends have recognized this dangerous perilous and today are still alive. Tell him to be particularly cautious with foreigners, animals and anything related to religion and politics to avoid the worse. Thank him for risking his life daily to protect us. Go to www.drturi.com and click on the *Cosmic Hand in the sky and tell all your friends to do the same.
Blessings
DT
Dr. Turi;
I am a police officer in the City of Batavia, Il. I work the midnight shift and heard your program on Coast-to-Coast last night. Thank you! Finally, someone who cares about us! How do I receive the forecast? Thanks in advance, Officer ////
Batavia Police Dept, Il
DT – S, you were born within a Plutonic window right on yourself, subconsciously you feel you are in grave danger, please be VERY careful during your personal Plutonic dates. Armed with this rare wisdom you will be well prepared to avoid the worse by applying your will. Your most unsafe months are May and November during the full moon period. Thank you for your courage and dedication to protect us in your dangerous profession. I sincerely hope your Superiors will build it mandatory for all the courageous police officers out there to learn and use Astropsychology software to avoid fatalities. Blessings.
DT
Dear Dr. Turi;
I am a Police Officer in New York and spoke to you on the phone about obtaining my personal dragon window. I was born on ///// 1968 in the city of Buffalo, NY. As a law enforcement professional I greatly appreciate all that you are doing to protect the men and women in law enforcement. Thank you, and I wish you and yours the very best.
Sincerely,
R///- East Aurora Police Dept.
DT – Dear R – Your natal lucky birth node in Aries protects you from violent death my friend if you use your personal Plutonic window dates carefully but be aware of the moths October and July (for ever) as the Plutonic energy intensify then. Don’t drive too fast and be very careful doing so, your tendency for speeding could be fatal. I want to capture this opportunity to thank you for risking your life daily to protect all of us.
Blessings
DT
Dr. Turi;
I enjoyed so much listening to you on C2C. I am a disabled Faded living in Bangkok and do not score any tv over here. Since can not afford satellite, so anyway. Am interested in getting your latest and greatest book? Many of the people on C2C send them to me autographed. I am asking you for such a favor. I can pay if you like. Nominal I am on a disability income. Thank you again.
William
Hello William, I am emailing you a free copy of the book enjoy it, next time I am on CTC I will offer this book for FREE to the world.
Blessings
DT
Dr Turi;
You are fair. Thank you; what a simple thing, I hope the narrow minded, short tempered including the ‘classic trained’ in human psychology can get past this hick-up of your work, the “Dragon” head and tail terminology.
DT – Ticket the simple term “Dragon” Head and Tail is outmoded to represent the North or South Node of the Moon represent a piece of the dynamics titillating the complexity of Astropsychology methodology.
Blessings
DT
Robert commented on your status on Facebook:
Dear DT,
Excellent show last night, the best EVER!!! I wish the Coast manager had scheduled you for the whole program.
Robert
Joan commented on your status on Facebook:
George didn’t give you enough time….
Tammy commented on your status on Facebook:
I believe this to be true also, but the most important thing here is the message…. C2C was only the medium…the dates that were given were important to remember…please revisit his web sitehttp://www.drturi.com/dragon2.php for more information on where your Dragon is located and what it all means. Better till do you have his newsletter….http://www.drturi.com/newsletter/
Tammy
Dr. Turi ;
Pat commented on your dwelling on Facebook:
C2C was obliging but I wish you had been on longer!!!!
Pat
Dr T:
I have been reading for some time, your newsletters and your work on the web. Regarding this focus on our police force. Can you provide a link that is custom designed to send (via email) to those in the police departments so when the get that link, it goes to a page that will focus on your distress for their lives and as an extension, our
Neighborhoods.
DT – Here it is and I will elaborate on the rest when I have a chance my friend.
www.drturi.com/monthly.php
Blessings
DT
Hello Dr. Turi;
I recently heard you describing the dragon dates on coast to coast. I was alarmed because one of the dates falls factual before my wedding on the 26th of April. I am traveling down to new Orleans from unusual York on that Thursday. I have been aware of the importance of the waxing and waning moon cycles and chose that date because it was right after the new moon. I just ordered the personal dragon dates calendar from you. my question is, how detrimental is it to have a ceremony on the 26th? thank you for your help. I look forward to learning more and getting more in tune with the universal cycles.
Brooke
Dosha Dr. Turi and Terania,
C2C was great but I wish you had been on longer!!!! Richard and I are really looking forward to your visit here! Even our furry little children (4 cats) most likely will like YOUR attention!! The previous email I sent had the information about the 7/21 date. For anyone coming the motel information and the 701-627-5100 # can be given out if anyone needs further contact or info. I forgot too there is camping available by the Lake (contact 4 bears casino/lodge) Richard and I would be happy for you to end with us as we have a most beautiful understanding of the lake which is 350ft below us.
Also, here is an endorsement for the PD.
Many blessings to you Louis! You have millions of people who do CARE about you!!
Sue
ATTN: Chief of Police; Lieutenants, Detectives, Sergeants:
Due to the massive amounts of officers killed in the line of duty lately, it is imperative that methods even unusual as they may seem be employed to protect officers. Wait On in 1992 I worked as a victim advocate for a large city police department and was married to a K9 officer. Around 1998-99 I worked at a radio area co hosting a program which the guest was Dr. Louis Turi. Being rather ignorant of astrology, I was startled and panicked at what the good doctor had seen in my astrology chart. Amazed by this information, I began to look into it a bit more only to acquire out that Dr. Turi’s map was far more accurate than the mainstream create. I wouldn’t say he ‘predicts’ rather, I eye it as his ability to read a ‘map’ (so to speak) and thus he is able to see the ‘bridge is out’ sign and helping others detour from a deadly situation rather than ignore the sign and end up in the river. I would highly recommend him to lecture, deny and with his grief for helping others, to be a light in a dark world that is so tubby of ignorance. His talent to foresee ’something coming’ is uncanny and very accurate! If those of you in Law Enforcement took time to examine Dr. Turi’s knowledge, many families of officers may not be shedding tears for their loved ones. Personally, I have found him to be informative and intelligent thus, I do believe those who need ‘proof’ much like myself, would be impressed by how Astropsychology works!
S.k.D
A Vision For the Future Police
Hey DT,
I just had a though as I really hope your work is finally being heard by Law Enforcement. Just imagine this fictional memoir some day in the future; A police car with two officers gets dispatched to a domestic dispute between a husband and wife. The persons alive to in the domestic birth dates are entered into the police computer at the space. While the officers are en-route, an Astropsychology computer analysis is done and recommendations are made to the desk sergeant. Given the fact that the current date falls in a deadly Plutonic window and a waning full moon and the two persons involved are at a deadly intersection in their UCI’s, all officers responding to the call are required to wear heavy body armor bullet proof vests no matter how minor the argument seems.
Tag that in this future tale, all police officers UCI’s are stored in the Police database and the computer recommends that one of the officers in the patrol car is in a very bad personal window and ordered to stay in the car. A back-up car is sent and an officer with a great better UCI for today is assigned to go up to the door with the first officer. They ring the bell, the door opens, one officer takes a swear shot to the chest, but luckily his body armor saves him and they both retreat. A SWAT team is called in to subdue the man as SWAT is prepared to handle such situations and no-one dies as a roar result of an Astro-analysis computer at the place. End of Anecdote….. Some day DT…..Some day….!!!!!
I would love to see a movie based on this scenario.
Do well on C2C my friend.
Talk soon,
V
Dr. Turi,
Great to hear you on Coast to Coast AM again, two thumbs-up!!!! It was long over due 
Have a good week
Mark
HI Dr. Turi;
I was wondering if anyone has the email of the lady who is 68 and can barely afford her food but reads your newsletters for free. She said she couldn’t even handle a $1.00 How does she get Internet to read you? If she goes to the library or pays at home.? If she is legit, I would like to accomplish a donation on her behalf to receive your offer on the “donation” for your newsletter.. If you can find out then I will send in money for her before myself. Thanks
Nancy
Dr. Turi;
I have emailed Noory and Knapp? More than once? About bringing you wait on to C2C! Here is a FastBlast I sent while you were on the? air Mon 4/6—– Only Turi has the courage to match an event along with an actual date. While others hem and haw and give only vagaries, Turi gives real events with real dates. And I’ve seen him right OFTEN! He says the economy will inaugurate to turn in August. Inaugurate buying stocks now!
TY!
DT – Lolo, Thanks for your trust but it will take a little longer for the Fresh Dragon (another year of so after Aug to get thing back. Thanks for the befriend my friend
Blessings
DT
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Hi DT
“Your incredible and so is Terania..send my like to her and for you as well…glad to hear you back on C2C they need to hear you…..”
DT – Thanks to all my supporters
DT
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We’ve all experienced it at one time or another. Your modern high-speed computer begins to tiresome down, hesitate, freeze, or any number of other annoyances, and you’re not sure why. Your first instinct is to call a service technician, but before you dial, you might want to take a look at the computer yourself. A lot of the time, it’s something simple. A backlog of cookies, a browser history that reads like a novel, too many desktop icons, or fragmented files on your hard drive can cause slow response times from your computer. If you’re like my friend in California and aren’t too computer savvy, you might call a service technician only to be talked into extra RAM that you don’t really need. There is a simple, inexpensive solution to this headache, and it comes installed on your computer’s hard drive.
Using The Control Panel
Click on the start button of your task bar and you may explore an icon labeled “Control Panel”. If you’re using the classic windows menu, the icon will be labeled “Settings” with a subheading labeled “Control Panel”. Choose the “Control Panel” icon and the computer will capture you to the Control Panel interface. Here you will find a number of options that will relieve you improve the performance and reliability of your computer. Choose the option called “Performance and Maintenance”. The next thing you will gaze is a list of tasks.
Task 1: See Basic Information About Your Computer
Choosing this option will bring up a separate menu that will allow you to view basic information about your computer. Here you can peek what kind of processor you’re using, whether or not you have a printer, fax, or scanner plugged in, and whether or not these devices are working properly. It will also show you the operating system that you’re using and whether or not you have any service packs or updates installed. You can access the system restore options from here, but I wouldn’t advise that you change anything. Knowing this information is vital if you ever need to tell someone what kind of graphics card you have or whether or not you’re running Windows XP with SP2. Not all programs and devices are compatible, so it helps to know what you’re working with before you install anything new.
Task 2: Adjust Visual Effects
Here, you can decide how Windows displays its, uh, windows. It’s usually a pleasurable idea to allow Windows to settle what’s best for your computer, or you may end up with graphics overload, that aggravating state of immovable pop-ups that sometimes requires manual intervention via Control+Alt+Delete. Of course, forcing your computer to shut down this way isn’t really a good plan, so it’s best to avoid doing this if you can. Under the “Advanced” tab, you can choose whether or not you want your computer to devote more effort to running programs or your background services, like screen savers. Below this choice is a similar box for memory usage. I keep both of mine set on “Programs”. That means that my computer devotes the largest amount of its effort toward running the programs that are open on the desktop instead of the programs shown in the system tray. The final choice under this tab is “Virtual Memory”, and unless you know what you’re doing, leave this alone. Absorb it or not, your computer can resolve for itself if this value needs to be changed based on the size and type of program you happen to be using. The last tab is labeled “Data Execution Prevention”. Here you can choose how your computer protects itself from on-line viruses. If you have a separate firewall and virus program, don’t bother with this option. The default value will do fine.
Task 3: Free up Space on Your Hard Disk
Here you will find the option that will allow you to cure some of those stalls and stutters that your computer might be experiencing. When you click on this task, a pop-up window will ask you which drive you would like to clean up. Normally, “C” is the correct choice, but if you have other drives like I do, it will work for them as well. Choose the drive letter you want from the pull-down menu and click on the “OK” button. You will see another small window that will tell you to wait while the computer calculates how much space can be freed. When it’s done, you’ll see a menu showing a lot of options with check boxes beside them and the sizes of any files that can be removed. Under “Disk Cleanup”, check all of the boxes except the last one and click on “OK”. The window also has a tab labeled “More Options”, but we’ll cover that later.
Task 4: Rearrange Items on Your Hard Disk to Make Programs Run Faster
Clicking on this task takes you to the Disk Defragmentor interface. De-fragmenting your disk is important, because it takes all of the disorganized files on the drive and stacks them stop together without any empty spaces. Click on the “Analyze” button to see a visual picture of how files and programs are stored on your hard drive. You will probably see a lot of blue lines, some red lines, and maybe some white spaces. The blue lines are good files that run end to end on the hard drive. Files than run consecutively in this manner are called “contiguous files”, and it’s what your computer prefers. The red lines are “fragmented files”, or pieces of files left over from when something was deleted or uninstalled. In short, they’re trash that’s taking up space. The white areas are free space, or empty spots on the drive. You may also seek some green lines. These designate the core files of your computer, which never move. De-fragmenting removes the fragmented files and makes all other files contiguous. Basically, the system takes all of the information scattered around your computer and places it where it can be easily found, kind of like a secretary filing documents. Once you’ve clicked on “Analyze”, the computer will tell you whether or not this drive needs de-fragmenting. If it does, click on the “Defragment” button. The process could capture anywhere from a few moments to a few hours, depending on how badly the drive is fragmented. When the defragmentation is complete, the computer will display a report of any actions that were taken. The end results are programs that inaugurate faster and screens that load quicker, and less time looking at Windows’ searching flashlight as it scans the hard drive for whatever you wanted.
The Start Menu
Return to the main menu of the Control Panel and you will see an icon labeled “Appearance and Themes”. Under this heading you can change your desktop theme, adjust your cover saver, or change your start menu. Click on “Appearance and Themes” to see a list of tasks. At the bottom of the window you will see a number of Control Panel icons. Choose the one labeled “Taskbar and Start Menu”. A recent window will appear with two tabs, one called “Taskbar” and one called “Start Menu”. Choose the one labeled “Start Menu”.
The next thing you will see is a window depicting you current Start Menu configuration. Beside the highlighted choice, you will see a button that says “Customize”. Click on it and another window will appear. Click on the “Advanced” tab and look down at the bottom of the window. You will see a heading entitled “Recent Documents”. This is the list of recent documents that appears when you pause over the “Recent Documents” icon in the Start Menu. Click the button that says “Distinct List”. Clearing this list of shortcuts will also help improve your computer’s performance, and it does not delete the original items.
Internet Controls
Return to the main menu of the Control Panel, and this time, resolve the icon labeled “Network and Internet Connections”. Once again, you will see a list of tasks and a situation of Control Panel icons. Choose the icon called “Internet Options”. You will see a smaller window labeled “Internet Properties”. Look for the heading “Browsing History”. Here is where you can delete stored cookies, cached web pages, and stored password information. Click on the button that says “Delete”. The next window you see is labeled “Delete Browsing History”. At the very bottom, click on the button that says “Delete All”. If you’ve never done this, the process could take a few minutes as the system removes unnecessary information stored on your computer.
Specialized Programs
If you’re still having problems, then it may be time to use a more specialized troubleshooting software. Two good quality, inexpensive programs are Registry Mechanic and RegCure, both of which perform scans on your system to locate dreadful shortcut links, missing files, unwanted ActiveX tools, empty registry keys, and so on. These things, when allowed to accumulate, can result in abominable or quirky performance, program crashes, and shortcuts that don’t work. A few security services like Norton and McAfee have their own version of this registry cleaner that can be accessed from their own individual menus. These programs are noble of accessing parts of your system that the System Tools can’t, providing an added measure of assurance that your computer is performing well. These programs can also be scheduled to run on their own at times when the computer is not normally in use. You just have to remember to leave your computer on.
Using the Internet as a Tool for Maintaining Your Computer
Probably one of the most important things you can do to maintain your computer is to keep your firewall and anti-virus programs up-to-date. If you have a dial-up internet connection, this can be time consuming, but a dinky boredom now is distinguished better than a monstrous pickle later. If you have a cable or DSL connection, updates for most programs will download and install automatically. I use McAfee myself, which downloads needed updates as soon as they are available and installs them on its own. Other programs to keep updated are your operating system, or Windows for most PC users, and your internet browser. I like Internet Explorer, whose web site can narrate you whether or not your browser is up to date and what you need to install. If you use Adobe products like Shockwave, Flash Player, or Acrobat, you can find all of the available updates at the Adobe web region. These programs handle animated pop-ups, movie clips, and some ads through your browser, as well as opening some web pages or saving them as favorites. A failure of one of these programs can cause empty pages in your browser, blank banner ads, and can lead to trouble when viewing on-line video content such as the kind found on You Tube.
Remember, maintaining the health of your PC can go a long way toward preventing major breakdowns in the future. Make sure you use your firewall, run regular virus scans, and keep your hard drive clean and defragmented. Avoid downloading things from untrusted web sites, especially if you’re using a P2P network like Limewire or Bearshare. Individual files are harder to track and can easily slip in a virus when you’re not looking. Take the time to learn how your computer works and practice using its built-in diagnostic features. If you’re installing something new, be certain that it’s compatible with the system you already have. A little prevention in the present can mean money saved on repairs farther down the internet highway.
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Computer Security Threats for Small Businesses
With all the good that modern computer and networking technology can bring to a small business, there are also many computer security risks that may be interested. In this day and age, those that want to steal from small businesses’ aren’t necessarily going to walk through the front door anymore. They are just as likely to walk through the computers and networks that were set up to help a business grow. Hackers and other cyber thieves are more often targeting small businesses, rather than larger companies, since their computer security systems are more vulnerable to attack.
There have been numerous reports and studies that have reach out recently on small businesses’ attitudes towards computer security. One such report, the 2005 Small Business Information Security Readiness Study, shows, more than anything, that too many microscopic businesses acquire a more complacent come towards information and computer security. According to this perceive, approximately 70% of puny businesses consider information and computer security a high priority, and more than 80% have confidence in their existing protective measures. Unfortunately, 56% of small businesses experienced one or more computer security incidents in the twelve months prior to completing the survey, and many were still not taking the necessary steps to help prevent these security attacks in the future. Even more alarming is that almost one-fifth of the cramped businesses surveyed didn’t use virus scanning for email, which is one of the most basic and widely known information and computer security protection measures.
The study also suggests that the inability to measure the economic impact of these computer security attacks may lead to denial within the small business community. The most significant effects of information and computer security incidents on these businesses tend to be in areas concerning personal productivity; such as lost or corrupted files, slow computer networks, and lack of email. It is difficult for a small business to realize the financial impact of such productivity losses, and this is illustrated by the fact that the majority of small businesses that allocate little or no priority to information security also believe there has been no economic impact on their business from the information security incidents. The front-line staff feels the burden of these incidents more than management, which may also lends to why executives aren’t giving information and computer security higher priority.
There are many types of information and computer security incidents that can hinder a business’ operations. One of the newest, and most well-liked, computer attacks is called phishing. These attacks steal personal identity data and financial information from businesses. Phishers often hijack brand names of banks, e-retailers, credit card companies, and other businesses, to convince the victim to respond to emails that lead them to deceptive websites designed to trick the recipients into divulging financial data. There are various forms of phishing, but this is the most common facing individuals and small businesses.
Phishing is one of the most lucrative computer crimes, which continues to grow rapidly. In April of 2005, 2,854 unique phishing sites were found. That number jumped almost four times by April of 2006, with a record 11,121 unique phishing sites reported. These sites are not an amateurish knock-off of the sites they are portraying. Sophisticated phishers actually use server-side software that pulls all of the text, graphics, and links straight from the company’s live plot. What this mean is that all of the queries that are input go to the real location, except log-in information, which goes directly to the cyber thieves.
Experts at UC Berkley and Harvard published a study, entitled “Why Phishing Works“, which 22 participants were shown 20 web sites and asked to decide which ones were real and which ones were ’spoofed’, or fake. In this study, it was shown that even when people are specifically looking for phishing websites, many cannot distinguish between real and fake. The best phishing site in the study was able to fool 90% of the subjects. The study also pointed out that indicators designed to signal trustworthiness – padlock icon in browser, “HTTPS”, yellow address bar background, etc…- were either misunderstood or completely unnoticed by many participants.
Another information security concern for businesses, as well as individuals, is spyware. Spyware is computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. Personal information is recorded using a number of techniques; including logging keystrokes, recording internet web browsing history, and scanning documents on the computer’s hard drive. Responsible for half of the computer crashes reported to Microsoft, and one out of four succor desk calls for businesses, spyware is draining IT resources and lowering business productivity. Spyware that exposes personal data may result in undue public embarrassment, costly customer notifications, and compliance violations that bring hefty fines.
Detecting what programs are precise spyware is difficult, as these examples of different spyware types will illustrate:
Adware is a type of spyware that tracks user’s information and web surfing habits through the use of cookies, programs intended to track this information to improve websites for users. Some of these cookies piece this tracking data with third-party companies that deliver pop-up or banner ads. These are called adware cookies.
NonBizWare is a term used to describe programs employees download or install onto company PC’s, which have nothing to do with the actual business. IM programs and peer-to-peer file sharing programs are common examples of such programs. These programs could open up wait on channels for cyber thieves to invade company systems and information. NonBizWare may also expose employers to legal liability associated with distribution of copyrighted music, pirated software, and pornographic material. So, even though many of these programs may not be actual spyware, many anti-spyware programs treat them as they were and delete them from computers.
A growing number of spyware programs are malware; malicious software intended to damage computers, steal data, or do an attack platform. Browser hijackers can change homepages, redirect web searches, and misdirect URL’s to phishing websites. Keyloggers record document edits, email, instant messages, chat room conversations, and web earn responses by relaying user keystrokes to remote attackers. Trojan downloaders hide in attachments and downloads, and open back doors for other vicious software to attack. These are impartial a few of the many examples of malware that is circulating the internet these days.
The creation of spyware itself has created a whole industry of anti-spyware programs and software, but also a new opportunity for cyber attackers to get to users. Rogue anti-spyware programs use pop-up ads and scare tactics to convince users to download phony anti-spyware programs. Once executed, these rogue programs generate false definite warnings that make users purchase clean-up programs or paid feature licenses.
These were just a few of the thousands of spyware examples. They illustrate how diverse spyware programs can be in their delivery and attack method. These examples also showed how spyware can affect business operations from many different angles.
One of the most vicious internet attacks a company can face is called a zero-day attack. This is an attack against a software flaw at a time when no security patch or update is available to fix the flaw. The reason these attacks are so devastating is because they can attack well-maintained and secure systems, leaving the users and IT professionals almost helpless.
The most dangerous of these pre-patch attacks permit drive-by downloads, where simply browsing a poisoned site or reading an infected HTML email, can trigger an invasion superior of filling your PC with all kinds of spyware, Trojan horses, and other malware. Microsoft products such as Internet Explorer, Office, and the Windows operating system are celebrated targets of zero-day, and other, attacks, partially because they are so widely used in the market.
The zero-day attacks on MS Word and other Office products differ from the Internet Explorer attacks. Since these applications can’t employ drive-by downloads, the cyber criminals typically rely on getting the victim to double-click an email attachment. By sending employees of a targeted company a spoofed email message that appears to come from a coworker or somewhere else within the organization, these attackers have a much better chance of getting unsuspecting victims to double-click these attachments.
It may seem that it’s just too dangerous out in the world wide web for small businesses and individuals, but there are ways you can apt guard your data, and ultimately, your money. With all of these threats, come an onslaught of software to help protect against them. The next few paragraphs discuss some of the key security features every small business owner and manager should know.
First step for a dinky business owner to do is set up a firewall on all computer networks. A firewall’s basic task is to control traffic between computer networks with different levels of trust. Most internet and computer security systems come with some form of a firewall program, or management can always upgrade to a more mighty one.
Although firewalls are universally deployed and necessary, with all the unusual information security threats that have, and will, arrive to fruition, firewalls are just not comprehensive enough when it comes to major data and financial protection. Many internet security firms believe that using multiple security features is a more realistic map to safe guard your business. Essentially, this gives hackers and cyber thieves more obstacles to overcome.
Besides buying and installing security features and programs to thwart these attacks, management needs to make definite all computer systems and security programs are updated regularly. It’s not enough to fair have these programs installed; management needs to stay up to date with them. Most of the reference material I have come across also stresses the importance of updating the ‘human factor’. This is keeping all employees, not just management, knowledgeable about what to watch for and what to avoid while working on the internet.
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Perhaps you are a work-at-home mom or dad, a student between jobs, newly unemployed, or even retired. In tough economic times, many turn to home business for either complete self-sufficiency or to generate additional income. Regardless of whether you are currently self-employed or contemplating taking that next step, one thing you will absolutely need is a dedicated space for your home business office.
A home business office is essential whether you live in a one room dorm, a tiny studio, or a family residence. Ideally, you would have a separate room to dedicate for office space. But if not, then at the very minimum set aside the kitchen table at least a special corner and outfit it with table or desk. This dedicated space will be your office and unless it really is the kitchen table, should only be used for home office tasks. When you are at work, even if you don’t have the relieve of physical walls, this will be your zone of focus. When you are in the zone, you are at work.
If you have a spare room, then you can outfit it with additional shelving and file plot and give consideration to how it will look. Set it up for comfort, but not for leisure. I personally prefer a sort of cozy austerity. Sparely and functionally decorated but welcoming and comfortable for long periods of work. Depending on the nature of your work and resources, you may want to dedicate a separate building for your work space, such as a garage or shed. This would be particularly on point for your business requires a workshop or a larger design status.
My list of home essentials includes a file cabinet (at least 3 drawers), calculator, computer, printer/scanner/fax, and phone terminal. If your business involves heavy phone use, then invest in a versatile phone system and be sure to get a headset so that your hands are left free. I would suggest you include a desk top organizer or papers, such as three or four tier tray system, a stapler, paperclips, and a fist elephantine of pens. Except for the computer and printer/fax, I’d suggest getting all of your office stuff from a surplus store if possible. If you don’t have a spare room, then you may even want to further define your space using folding screens. These usually come with three or four folding panels, stands about six feet tall and are light and portable. Good lighting is also essential. While you are at the surplus shop or Goodwill, look for lamps that will give you plenty of bright coverage.
I would also suggest that you either have a dedicated phone line, or a DSL or cable subscription for online connectivity. Minimally, your computer should have word processing and spreadsheet software installed. Microsoft Office has been the standard for office software for PCs, but Open Office is a free, open source software suite that is considered to on par with MS Word. Open Office includes a suite of programs that allow you to create text documents, presentations, diagrams, data bases, and spreadsheets. You can even save documents in XML, HTML, and PDF format.
Support in mind that even though your office set is your sanctuary of sorts, its prime function is to allow you to focus and accomplish work. As such, how you appoint it—everything from the stapler and bookends on your desk to the pictures of your kids or friends—should give you that gut feeling that this is your special space. Ideally, your office will allow you access and reach to the essential tools of your home business as well as help channel your efforts towards completion of your targets and goals.
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The internet contains a wealth of information scattered all over cyber-space, but if you don’t know how to find it then it becomes useless. The best way to do this is to let other people do it for you. Much in the way I am going to pronounce you where to find salubrious blogs so you don’t have to look for them yourself, these blogs will tell you where to find great geeky articles so you don’t have to do it yourself.
Think Geek:
ThinkGeek.com – “stuff for smart masses” – This is the go to website for all your gifts for a geek (or yourself). They offer some of the most unique technology products on the market. Everything from a coffee cup warmer that plugs into your computer to an addon monitor that plugs into USB.
Then there are the T-Shirts. If there was ever a chance to show off just how much of a nerd you are this is it. Everything from “1 L0v3 1337″ to my common “In Progress Please Wait” for the pregnant gamer friend.
Check them out once in a while for some of their deals and clearance stuff that can always be used for a birthday or a holiday gift.
Lifehacker:
I stumbled upon this gem at Borders. I was shopping for a friend for his birthday. This kid owned every Halo product every made and I didn’t want to end up buying a repeat so I went back to the computer section and tried to bag him something so he wouldn’t end up at the help desk in college. The solution – Lifehacker’s first book. After skimming it and seeing hundreds of great tips on technology for your everyday use I bought it and began looking at their website daily.
Unlike thinkgeek, this website offers technology and non-technology based tips for your everyday life that anyone can prefer advantage of. Mind tricks to relieve reduce debt, websites to help track weight loss, seasonal wallpaper, and everything in between. Make this your morning stop before work to improve your life.
PCWorld:
The ultimate website for software and hardware reviews. PCWorld has been an established member of the technology community for years. You can search for unbiased about any product and accumulate some reviews about it.
In addition PCWorld also contains a collection of downloads for your computer and an extensive collection of how-to guides for all your computer needs. This is one of the best places to launch when you have a problem on your computer.
Yahoo Answers:
Many people remember a few years ago when ask.com was actually called askjeeves.com. It was a simple search engine like google but prompted people to type their searches like a question and wait for Jeeves the mascot butler to answer your question. They have since changed their marketing scheme, and Yahoo stepped in to take over this question and acknowledge concept.
The way Yahoo Answers works is that people make an tale and ask a question about anything their heart desires. Then other users login and post what they believe to be the best answer to your question. After a few days other users will vote on the best acknowledge and it will all be archived to be searched later. This a tall source to ask questions or find answers to the same inquire.
Engadget:
I am a huge fan of window shopping. I can go to Bestbuy and walk around for hours just soaking in all the new technology that has come out since my last visit. Engadget makes this all possible via the computer. They post news about all the newest products in the technology world.
They tend to report the news with reference to other more detailed reports on the topic, allowing you to pick up the nitty gritty on subjects all from one place. So end wasting your gas and driving to stores to see what has come out and give Engadget a chance.
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